The Caribou Poker Creeks Research Watershed has been studied for more than
two decades by researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Recent observations
have indicated the development of thermokarsts in several sectors of the watershed
(Hinzman, personal communication). The goal of this research is to monitor
the spatial and temporal evolution of such features. This goal will be accomplished
by performing topographic surveys and using a close-range photogrammetry system
to obtain 3D views. Granulometric distributions will be determined by conducting
surface soil sampling.